Overview
- Speaking to reporters en route to South Korea, Trump said it is "pretty clear" he is not allowed to run again and called the restriction "too bad."
- The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elections, and Johnson noted any change would take years, require two‑thirds of Congress, and ratification by three‑fourths of states.
- After days of renewed speculation, Trump also said "we’ll see what happens" and highlighted a "lot of great people" as potential 2028 Republican contenders.
- He dismissed a proposed vice-presidential workaround as "too cute," stating he would not attempt that path.
- Allies such as Steve Bannon continue to hint at unspecified strategies and promote "Trump 2028" merchandise, yet no concrete legal mechanism has been offered.